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Kia Forte vs. Subaru Crosstrek Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Subaru Crosstrek Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,410

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,266

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,853

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,038

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162017
ModelForteForteCrosstrek
TrimEXSX2.0i Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,390 $20,990 $25,195
Base Invoice $19,367 $19,811 $23,824
Premium Tech Package 4,500 4,200  
Universal garage door opener 350 350 110
Floor mats 115 115  
Cargo net 50 50 59
Cargo tray 80 80  
Rear bumper protector 75 75 105
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     232
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access     2,100
Premium Tech Package 4,081 3,863  
Universal garage door opener 291 291 72
Floor mats 93 93  
Cargo net 42 42 38
Cargo tray 67 67  
Rear bumper protector 62 62 68
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     150
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access     1,864
Options (change) 5,170 4,870 2,606
Options (change) 4,636 4,418 2,192
Destination 850 850 875
Total Price $26,410 $26,710 $28,676
Total Invoice $24,853 $25,079 $26,891

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $411
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $299
Model Year201620162017
ModelForteForteCrosstrek
TrimEXSX2.0i Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp I4201hp I4148hp H4
TransmissionT6M6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18225/55-17
Total Price$26,410$26,710$28,676
Adjustments for Features-1750-2,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,235$26,710$26,646
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0
Total Invoice$24,853$25,079$26,891
Adjustments for Features-1650-1,904
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,688$25,079$24,987
Cost Above Minimum$0$391$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year201620162017
ModelForteForteCrosstrek
TrimEXSX2.0i Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
PIN Code Access  $10
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,625$2,450$4,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$175$0$2,030
Value of Feature Adjustments-1650-1,904

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year20162017
ModelForteCrosstrek
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.7 in
Length171.3 in175.2 in
Width70.1 in70.1 in
Height57.1 in63.6 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,110 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft322.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft351.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents100No
LED tail lights0No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested355085%
Total Not Requested65015%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested330071%
Total Not Requested132529%

Option Package Details
Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested182598%
Total Not Requested352%

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